Conversations about sustainability are no longer enough. As it becomes all but certain that global heating will increase beyond the 1.5°C of the Paris Agreement, the effects of climate change are already a reality for many communities worldwide. People are not only sensing the urgency of the matter but are re...

As the new post-pandemic normal settles in and people adapt to a context of uncertainty, constant adversities, and pessimism, we are moving away from a moment in which consumers expected brands to rise up to society's challenges and into one when they’re demanding genuine allyship from businesses.

With the world in constant flux, people are using their possessions to ground themselves. However, as certain types of physical goods become less commonplace, many are reflecting on what’s still worth owning in a sharing-enabled world. The evolving nature of digital ownership means that people often feel lik...

Online fashion marketplace vveave connects independent designers with consumers to upcycle and re-invent garments. With some Gen Zers struggling to let go of fast fashion, how can community building and circular practices intertwine to encourage sustainable fashion habits?

As ‘take, make, and waste’ approaches of linear consumption models come under scrutiny, people are changing their priorities from being responsible consumers to becoming responsible owners. What role can brands play in facilitating and leveraging this broader turn towards stewardship?

Climate anxieties are changing purchasing habits across sectors, as evidenced by a growing focus on textile waste among some fashionistas, who are exploring how they can limit their impact on the environment. Canvas8 spoke to eight Britons to discover what they value when buying new clothes.

In the face of climate change and eco-anxiety, people are becoming more conscious of where and how they shop. As sustainable shopping behaviours become embedded in culture and as people seek guidance and support from brands, Selfridges Project Earth is helping to build a more planet-positive future.